B13b9 guitar chord (B Dominant 13th, Flat 9th)

Symbols: 13b9, 13-9, 7(b9,13)

Steps: 1-3-5-b7-b9-13

Notes: B-D#-F#-A-C-G#

The B 13b9 chord combines a dominant 13th with a flat ninth, producing a dark, intense sound. Its notes B, D#, F#, A, C and G# are favored in jazz to create a striking and unresolved feeling. Below, you'll find three variations how to play the "B 13b9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
B13b9 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 4th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
  • Barre the 1st fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
  • Use your middle finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 2nd fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2
B13b9 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 4th fret from the 1st to the 2nd strings
  • Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret and press down
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 7th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
  • Stretch out your ring finger to the 7th fret of the low E (6th) string and press down
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Variation 3
B13b9 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Use your ring finger to press the E (1st) string down on the 8th fret
  • Place your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret and press down
  • Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret using your middle finger
  • Position your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret and press down
  • With your thumb, press down on the low E (6th) string at the 7th fret
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings, mute the 5th string

Other B Chords

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Other Dominant 13th, Flat 9th Chords